Best Waffle House order, by taste

The best Waffle House order depends on whether you want something bold or something mellow. For a first visit, pair a Waffle with scrambled eggs and hashbrowns covered with cheese. Want bold? Order hashbrowns smothered, covered and peppered. Want mellow? Get a plain Waffle with Pecans. These picks come from the current menu, not crowd rankings.

How should I use this guide?

Each section groups items from Waffle House's own breakfast menu and lunch and dinner menu, checked on October 12, 2026. Menus can vary by location, so check your store before you go. No prices or calories are listed here because they vary and were not verified for this guide.

Palytt is not affiliated with Waffle House, and restaurants can't pay to rank in Palytt.

What is the best Waffle House order for a first visit?

Pair a Waffle with scrambled eggs and a side of hashbrowns covered (with American cheese). That gets you the restaurant's namesake item plus its most customizable side, and it answers the main first-visit question, whether you want breakfast sweet or savory, by giving you both.

Waffle House also headlines the All-Star Special, which it bills as "the greatest of all time." It is the menu's combination breakfast; ask at your location what comes with it and what you can swap.

If you only want one thing, order a plain Waffle. It is the item the restaurant is named for, and it tells you quickly whether you will want to come back for the savory side of the menu.

What should I order at Waffle House if I like bold flavors?

Hashbrowns are where Waffle House gets bold, because you choose the toppings. The official menu lists each topping by its house name:

• Smothered: grilled onions, for a sweet, savory edge.
• Covered: American cheese melted on top.
• Chunked: hickory smoked ham chunks.
• Diced: grilled tomatoes.
• Peppered: jalapeño peppers, the clearest route to heat.
• Capped: grilled mushrooms.
• Topped: Bert's Chili on top.
• Country: sausage gravy.

For a bold first try, ask for hashbrowns smothered, covered and peppered: onions, cheese and jalapeños. The menu also lists hashbrowns "All The Way" if you want to go big.

Other bold picks:

• Texas Cheesesteak Melt: cheesesteak on Texas toast, a hearty savory sandwich.
• Bacon Egg and Cheese Grits Bowl: bacon, egg and cheese in a grits bowl, when you want everything in one dish.
• Bert's Chili: a regular bowl or as a hashbrown topping when you want something rich and meaty.
• Pork Chops or T-Bone Steak: from the classic dinners section, for a full savory plate any time of day.

What should I order at Waffle House if I prefer mellow comfort food?

Keep it simple and let texture lead:

• Waffle with Pecans: the menu lists pecans, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips as waffle add-ins. Pecans add crunch without making the plate much sweeter.
• Scrambled eggs with cheese: soft and familiar, and easy to pair with toast.
• Raisin Toast or Texas Toast: pick raisin for a touch of sweetness, Texas toast for a thick, buttery slice.
• Grits: a mild, creamy side that goes with almost anything on the menu.
• Bacon and Egg Biscuit: a compact breakfast sandwich when you want something handheld.
• Grilled Chicken Texas Melt: a milder sandwich than the cheesesteak.

What sides and add-ons are worth adding?

• Hashbrowns, plain or with a single topping: if you are not ready for a full stack of toppings, add just one, such as covered (cheese).
• Bacon or sausage: the simplest protein add-on to a waffle.
• Biscuit and Sausage Gravy: a filling side if you skipped the hashbrowns.
• Pie: the lunch and dinner menu lists slices of Triple Chocolate Pie and Southern Pecan Pie.

For a drink, the menu lists coffee, Alice's Iced Tea (sweet or unsweet), orange juice and milk, among others.

When might I want to skip something?

• Skip a full "All The Way" hashbrown order if you want to taste each topping. Pick two or three instead.
• Skip doubling up on sweet if you are getting a waffle with chocolate chips. Pair it with eggs or bacon for contrast.
• Skip the steak plates on a quick stop if you are short on time and just want breakfast. A waffle and eggs is the faster commitment.

If you want help deciding on dinner more broadly, our guide to what to order for dinner works through the same bold-or-mellow question for any restaurant. If you like hearty diner plates, the cheeseburger food match suggests related dishes to try elsewhere.

How can Palytt help?

Where Palytt has enough dish information, its Order Guide groups picks into get this, add on, popular here and maybe skip. Personal match scores appear only once you have rated enough dishes for the app to learn your taste, and friends' verdicts appear when friends have rated a dish. Palytt does not know Waffle House's live menu, prices or local availability, and it cannot confirm ingredients or allergen safety. You can find your taste type to see whether you lean bold or mellow.

FAQ

What is the best Waffle House order for beginners?

Pair a Waffle with scrambled eggs and hashbrowns covered with cheese. You get the namesake item and the signature side in one visit.

How do I order hashbrowns at Waffle House?

Pick toppings by their house names: smothered (grilled onions), covered (cheese), chunked (ham), diced (grilled tomatoes), peppered (jalapeños), capped (grilled mushrooms), topped (chili) and country (sausage gravy). Start with two or three before trying them all the way.

What can I add to a Waffle House waffle?

The current menu lists pecans, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips as waffle add-ins. Pecans are the least sweet of the three.

Is Palytt affiliated with Waffle House?

No. Palytt is not affiliated with Waffle House, and restaurants can't pay to rank in Palytt.